Two, medium-sized, rectangular bottle vases by Suvira McDonald from April 2026. 

In this pair of companion works - one wide, one tall - Suvira plays with his traditional bottle vase shape, producing vessels whose enclosed, rectangular forms sport multiple, organic "bottlenecks".

They're both finished with a smooth base of soft green/grey, overlaid with dramatic, overlapping swathes of crackled glaze in hues of dark brown to light orange, with areas of dripping, melted ash - dramatic and ever-changing surfaces resulting from a three day wood-firing.

These works function both as vases and as striking, stand-alone sculptural pieces.

The artist would prefer them to form a pair, so this is a special price if both are purchased, however the wide and tall works can also be purchased individually if desired.

wide vase
height: 21.5cm
width: 25.5cm
depth: 12cm
openings: 1 x 1.5cm (three)
base: 12 x 26cm
weight: 2.19kg

tall vase
height: 40cm
width: 19cm
depth: 7.5cm
openings: 1.5 x 2cm (two)
base: 9 x 19cm
weight: 2.585kg

Nb. this work is handmade so measurements are approximate.

Ceramic vessels (pair).
Three day wood firing, melted ash glaze.
Handmade in Australia.

See all Suvira's angular bottle vases, as well as our full selection of work by Suvira McDonald.

Suvira McDonald is a legendary potter based in Northern NSW, whose career spans more than 30 years.

He's known for his lush, generous forms and glazes, and many pieces are wood fired in a Japanese style anagama kiln. Crackled, fire-coloured surfaces that look like the vessel is itself a glowing ember are a hallmark of McDonald's style.

Each piece is like an artwork in its own right, inviting extended contemplation and use, which rewards with a deeper connection to the vessel.

Read more about Suvira McDonald.